Here I Am

I don't get the new Gilmore Girls episodes on DirecTV because local channels including WB are not available here. I started watching it on ABC Family. I didn't really care for Rory in season 1. She was just boring. I loved Lorelai, Sookie and Lane! When season 2 introduced Jess, I actually started liking Rory. I guess because I so totally love Jess. He's an ass. He's my type of guy. :) But when he goes off it sounds like I may not like her again? I've seen some episodes that they show on the weekends from other seasons (Like when she sleeps with Dean) and she does not seem to be the character she was in season 2 and 3. Am I right or just not seeing enough to know yet?